Shi Liu Pi
石榴皮 shí liú pí

Category: Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Tastes
Tastes:
Astringent , Sour  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
3-9g; 1.5-9g for killing parasites, especially tap
Toxic
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated in patterns of excess or the early stages of diarrhea. Should not be mixed with oils or fats when taken to kill prasites, in order to prevent the absorption of toxin into the system. See Toxicity.
Meridians
Meridians:
Stomach , Large Intestine  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
No preparation data at this time
Quality
Quality:
Consists of large, clean pieces.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
It can be irritating to the digestive tract
Formulas
Formulas
There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time
Family:
Punicaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Granati Pericarpium
Botanical: Punica Granatum L.
Japanese: sekiryūhi
Korean: seokryupi
Common: pomegranate husk
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse